The Captive Skylark Or Do As You Would Be Done By: A Tale is a novel written by Clara de Chatelain in 1861. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary who is abducted from her home and taken to a distant land where she is forced to work as a slave. Despite the harsh conditions, Mary remains optimistic and hopeful that she will one day be able to escape and return home to her family. Along the way, she meets a number of other slaves and together they work to find a way to break free from their captors.Throughout the book, de Chatelain weaves a powerful message about the importance of treating others as you would like to be treated. Mary's story serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to maintain one's dignity and sense of self-worth. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today, offering a powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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